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Louise Polston to chair BMF London and South East Region

24 February, 2020

Louise Polston, Commercial Director of Alsford Timber, is to chair the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) London & South East Region.

Death of John Hurdley, former Chief Buyer at Long Rake Spar

Sarah Hill, Marketing Director at Long Rake Spar, remembers Hurdley, who died suddenly on 30 January 2020.

Hansgrohe Group appoints new Project Sales Manager

Katie Weston has been appointed to join the project sales team for the group, which includes the brands AXOR and hansgrohe.

New face at the helm at Tudor Griffiths Bridgnorth

Dave Poole has been appointed as branch manager at TG Builders’ Merchants at Chartwell Park and he will now lead the team of 20 on the growing site.

Frank Key strengthens its management team with two new recruits

Midlands-based independent builders merchant, Frank Key has appointed Ruth Housley as Group Head of Human Resources, and Shafiq Sharif as Group Head of Marketing.

New Director for KCS Professional Services Group

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has appointed Camilla Lardner as its Professional Services Group (PSG) Director.

Two new Consultants for Simon Acres Group

Simon Acres Group has expanded its team of business consultants with the addition of two experienced and well known professionals. Hayley Fagan joins as Business Consultant and Trevor Scott as Business Development Consultant.

Michael McGowan named Energy Manager of the Year

Michael McGowan was crowned Energy Manager of the Year at the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020.

Death of Paul Venables, Director at Venables Brothers

Chuck Venables writes about the life of his brother Paul.

Hanson appoints new National Commercial Director

Andy Murphy has joined Hanson Cement as national commercial director.

Tyrone GAA ‘All Star’ Cathal McShane joins the Keystone Group

Cathal McShane, a forward with Gaelic football team Tyrone GAA ‘All Star’, is joining the Keystone Group’s Technical Specification team.

New Managing Director for Abode

Darren Holliday, Managing Director of Abode, is to step down from his role, after 18 years at the helm, to be replaced by Matthew Pitt.

PJH expands sales development team

PJH has announced that it has strengthened its sales division by welcoming three new Sales Development Managers to its nationwide team.

Lakes welcomes new Area Sales Manager

Lakes has welcomed Rebecca Bennett to its external sales team as its new Area Sales Manager (ASM) for the Midlands,

Quinn Precast appoints new Business Development Manager

Quinn Precast has announced the appointment of Neil Smith as Business Development Manager for the GB Market.

Grundfos Pumps announces new Managing Director

Glynn Williams, formerly the Director of Sales for Commercial Building Services, will take over the role from Peter Reynolds who, after nearly 30 years with Grundfos Pumps, has announced plans to retire.

Richard Hill to succeed Peter Hindle MBE as BMF Chair

After six years as Chairman of the Builders Merchants Federation, Peter Hindle MBE will stand down on the 31 March 2020. He will be succeeded by Richard Hill.

TFS appoints UK Sales Manager

Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS) has appointed James Bishop as UK Sales Manager.

Hanson appoints new Packed Products Director

Hanson has appointed Andrew Simpson as packed products director, adding operational responsibility to his commercial remit.

Commitment and skills recognised with new roles at Rolawn

Rolawn has appointed three staff members to new or expanded roles within the business: Farm Manager, Customer Services Manager and Trainee Bulk Products Manager.

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